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Ariel Dunes, a Seascape property, is placed in the influential Beaches of South Walton, supplying visitors with a tranquilizing getaway; an affluent, yet casual, place to chill out and refresh. Appeal and picturesque elegance illustrates this stretch of Northwest Florida`s Gulf Coast, and the powdery white sand beaches and emerald green waters offer a natural backdrop, where visitors feel rejuvenated. They deliver a memorable experience, filled with treasured reflections.
Destin Florida is famous for its Charter Fishing, Nightlife, Dining and Shopping experiences as well. Ariel Dunes is centrally located to enjoy the best of both worlds and provide a distinctive experience for each guest.
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HOT HOTEL AMENITIES
- Breathtaking Views of the Gulf
- Heated Pool
- Mushroom Fountain
LOCATION, LOCATION
Ariel Dunes is located in the Destin/Ft. Walton Beach area and boasts a lot of fun attractions including Big Kahuna`s Water Park, The Destin Track, Henderson State Park, Destin Harb and HarborWalk Village, Destin Commons Mall, Gulfarium, Silver Sands Factory Stores, and Okaloosa Island Boardwalk and Fishing Pier. It is also close to several public beach locations.
WHY STAY HERE?
- Free Beach Tram
- Central to Destin`s Finest Restaurants
- Tranquil and Convenient Location
- Close to Exclusive Shopping Outlets
- Golf and Tennis On-Site
HEARTWARMING APPEAL
Ariel Dunes offers spacious one, two and three bedroom Destin condos that will emulate any development along Destin`s rambling white sandy beaches. Known as the loftiest Destin condominium, Ariel Dunes offers 24 stories of charming views that compass the coast from downtown Destin beaches to Panama City on a clear day. From the back end of the building you get a comprehensive view of the luxuriant Seascape Golf Course, the bubbling Choctawhatchee Bay and alternate firework displays from San Destin. Two pools enclose the southern portion of Ariel Dunes and provide an expansive deck for sunbathing and relaxing before heading off to the beach. A mushroom fountain is a guest favorite and offers the children a built in splash toy that is sure to make them happy.
CASUAL DINING
On-site breakfast, lunch and dinner can be found just downstairs at the newly opened, Cabana Cafe. Grab some java, a Greek salad or a summer beverage to start your vacation off right.
Please be advised that Ariel I and Ariel II each have their own pools and guests can only use the pool of the tower they are staying in. All other facilities and amenities can only be used if you are staying in the same tower (i.e. the fitness center in Tower II). Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROPERTY HAS A CLEANING FEE DUE AT CHECK-IN. SEE POLICIES FOR DETAILS
Print Map & Directions
From Panama City
take 98 West. At the light in front of Silver Sands Factory Stores, turn left onto Scenic Gulf Drive. Turn Right onto Seascape Drive. Ariel Dunes will be straight in front of you.
From Fort Walton Beachtake 98 East. Approximately 8 miles from downtown Destin, turn right onto South Holiday Road. Turn left on Seascape Drive. Ariel Dunes will be in front of you.
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Markeya from Athens, Alabama
"My family and I LOVE Ariel Dunes. It was very clean and comfy"
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J C Smith from Bowling Green, Ky
"We rented a room at Ariel Dunes. All was OK with only a couple complaints. Biggest issue is that our room was right over the bar. Each night the bar had a band that played late at night and it sounded like it was actually in the master bedroom. The other rooms could not hear the noise but the noise was awful while laying in bed in the master bedroom. The company should have notified us of this issue as we would probably have selected another 3 BR apartment.
The other complaint is the fold out couch. It needs replacing as it feels like you are sitting directly on the springs or the metal frame.
Would not recommend this room"
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Alfred S Breedlove from Valley, Al
"We have visited @ Ariel Dunes many time and always have a great time. There was once when we had a problem with a room and we were moved very quickly.
We try to go to Destin about every three (3) months and always find a room at Ariel Dunes. I do wish that there was an awards incentive of some type to allow us to come to Ariel Dunes more often."
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Kenneth Godwin from Semmes, Alabama
"Condo was dirty. The couch & loveseat were both in very poor condition."
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Michael from Pulaski, Tn
"This condo is very nice and very clean. They have no one at the desk after 5 and check in is difficult. The staff at the front desk are not very helpful when they are there. In addition you must look for the resort sign and not Aerial dunes as they have no sign on the main road."
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AMY from PENSACOLA, FL
"While looking online for a room (just one night away) in Destin, FL for two couples we spotted Ariel Dunes and thought wow, what a great price! For a two bedroom two bath with kitchen we booked it for $109/night! The group in front of us at check in was so large they had booked TWO two bedroom condos for their vacation. They were unaware of the cleaning fee they had to pay before check-in $125 tax a pop per room! So as we proceed to check-in, we get the same spill! Needless to say we had the same problem, unaware of the cleaning fee until I read my CONFIRMATION email. The hotel said we could dispute it, so I immediately went back to see if it was clearly stated on the page where I booked our room. Sure enough it WAS NOT. But once you scroll towards the bottom there is a link for terms and conditions and then terms and conidtions for Ariel Dunes. First sentence in the terms '$125.00 tax for cleaning fee'. So, we were stuck. Cancellation fee was pretty much our one night stay worth so we had no choice but to pay it. Not only were we disappointed we had to pay $125 tax for a cleaning fee for one night, we were also disapointed they ask the age of every person in the party and they stuck two married couples in a condo that had one king size bed and two twins. We went back to the desk and they corrected it, but it appeared to be an inconvience. Overall the grounds were beautiful ~ but I did not have 100% satisfaction by any means."
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Craig Hartman from Phenix City, Al.
"We all Had a Good Time ... Hope to be back soon .."
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Craig Hartman from Phenix City, Al.
"We all Had a Good Time ... Hope to be back soon .."
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Angie Ross from Atlanta, GA
"PROS: the distance from the beach, beach view and balcony, multiple pools and adjacent restaurant. Bathroom and bedding linen were clean.
CON: The couch was filthy and the guest service replied that we should cover with a sheet. None of my three guest felt comfortable enough using the sleeper couch. There was a putrid smell coming form the garbage disposal. We had to air the whole condo out. These things should have been taken care of prior to our arrival. The mattresses on the bunk beds were uncomfortable"
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Charlotte German from Woodville, AL
"Everything was great except that the refrigerator didn't work. In all fairness, I didn't realize it was the fridge and not the kids fault for going in and out of it til Sunday, which was too late to do anything about it except relocate us. I'd rather have to buy ice than pack up and move six people!
Other than that, this was a great value and a nice beach get-a-way. Will definitely try to stay there again!!
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Sonia Villarreal from Dallas, Tx
"The 2 bedroom 2 bath condo we rented was everything we expected based on the pictures. We had a great time. I will say the carpet was a bit dirty & the sofa bed was HORRIBLY UNCOMFORTABLE!!! Sleeping on the actual couch was actually much better. Amazing views. Friendly & informative staff!"
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A Recent Traveler
"Lovely condos! We had a really good time. No problems at all with our condo. Great views of the water and not too far from beach, walking distance actually. But if the walk is too far for you liking there's a tram that will take you to and from the beach. Al in all nice stay Ariel Dunes was a nice experience."
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Jenniffer from League City, TX
"We had a wonderful time! Everything was great! They even let us check in early because our room was ready and we had driven overnight. Can't wait for next year! :-)"
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Wanda Pitts from Montgomery, AL
"when I arrived at Ariel Dunes Thursday July 26th there was no one there to check us in. I dialed the number taped to the door and the customer service rep acted as if she had no record of my reservation. She then directed me to call Resort quest. Of course they had no reservation for me because I didn't call them. I call the number taped to the door on Ariel Dunes AGAIN. This time I was given all the codes to the doors and my unit. when I enter my unit and get ready for bed the sofa sleeper didn't work. This meant my guest had no where to sleep Thursday night. When I woke up Friday to check in, I tried to pay cash for the cleaning fee and was told to use the credit card! When I officially checked in, I left the room to enjoy the beach. When I came back my door code was changed and I had to inconveniently go to the lobby AGAIN...to get another one. We were finally given an air mattress for the night. We were awakened the next morning way too early by maintenance, with a sofa sleeper. We were still sleepy and didn't want to be disturbed that early. Customer service, quality could've been a lot better!"
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Polly from Porterville, MS
"The Ariel Dunes was wonderful. My family and I enjoyed the facility. The condo had everything I need for the kitchen. Stayed in the 1 bedroom that sleep 6. The view was breathless of the Gulf of Mexico. Can't wait until next year."
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Crystal from Atlanta, GA
"The condo was nice and well maintained. There were a lot of interruptions, three to be exact, from the maintenance team. I found that to be kind of imposing. It would have been nice if they would do the upkeep and maintenance when visitors are not occupying the condo. Other than that, everything else was fine."
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Debra from Jackson, TN
"The first trip to the beach with my young granddaughters was a great success. The accomodations were impressive at first sight. The girls loved the pools and the closeness of the beach (just a short walk). Yes, we would stay here again."
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Angel from Spring, Texas
"My family and I were very happy with our condo everything was great .Our view was amazing everything was clean the staff was very friendly . We have nothing but good thing's to say . Can't wait to go back ."
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A Recent Traveler from Texas
"Furniture & carpet was worn & stained. Room smelled bad. Walls of condo were dirty and needed to be painted. Hot wated heater was leaking and there was mold on the walls. Shower would not drain, but maintenance fixed it quickly after we called. Other than that it is a great location and we had a wonderful time on the beach!"
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Randy from Gonzales, Louisiana
"The resort overall was well kept. The pools was great and great location...being only a 2 minute walk to the beach with free beach service was very nice. The condo itself was clean and well kept and had all we needed ( washer, dryer, pots, pans, forks, spoons, and knives) to make our stay great. Had a great time and enjoyed the discounts that was offered on and off the resort."
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A Recent Traveler
"This is ourfirst time staying at the ariel dunes.our room view was great.The comforters on the bed were filthy.The room needs a few repairs and cleaning.One thing housekeeping open the room two times rushing us to leave the roon so they can come and clean not nice they told us that the front office told them to clean that room check out time is 12:00 they came 09:00 am no respect.We will come back only if make changes because you are paying a high prize so you can get a good quality. "
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Levon Tyler from Cordova, TN
"This is our second stay a the Seascape Resort. Our room was 1405 and the view was GREAT. The only problems that I have was that the comforters on the bed and shams were filthy. I had to personally wash the shams and I put the comforter out on the patio. The carpet was dirty and I would recommend that the whole unit take the carpet up and put tile, since it is so close to the beach. Other than that, the unit had everything we needed and can't wait until our next visit."
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Elaine from Jefferson, Georgia
"The hotel is a nice hotel but the carpets were dirty, we also thought that we had a different type of room than what we ended up with and when I went downstairs to speak to the staff they were very rude and pretty much told us we were out of luck. Luckily I brought a blow up matteress with us and made it work. The cost is high enough and to travel with a family and pay that much and to be treated rude was uncalled for."
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John C from Birmingham, Al
"My issue with Ariel Dunes is that I request a 2 bedroom condo and what i got was a 2 bedroom with a trundle bed in the second room. This place was tinyThe bottom bed didn't have any sheets. There was a pull out sofa and they provided sheets for that but no blanket. This place is expensive and little things like what I stated above shouldn't happen at places that cost close to $300 after taxes and cleaning fees.
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Amy from Hilliard, Ohio
"We just returned home after a week's stay at Ariel Dunes II. The place was amazing. Very clean, except for the carpet, but it's understandable what with all the sand that gets tracked in from the beach. We were in unit #1305. It was nicely decorated and the view to the ocean was amazing. We had everything that we needed, from towels to soap to dishes. The walk to the beach was just 10 minutes and good exercise for our 11 year old and 6 year old. We walked there every day and played on the beach for hours. The pools were very nice, however, they closed way too early. We love to swim at night and often didn't return from dinner until the time that the pools were just closing. Would love to see it stay open til midnight or so. We loved reading the book that was in the room for everyone to sign that stayed in that unit. We added our own story to it. Overall, our experience there was great and we would stay again. "
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Linda from TN
"very clean staff was very helpful and friendly"
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AMc
"The hotel had some nice amenities such as pool and fitness room. The room itself was very nice. However, the carpets were filthy. They were old, dirty, and stained. They looked like they hadn't been cleaned in years. The walls were also dirty and in bad need of a paint job. When I looked online they advertized so many feet of beach front. That may be true that they have beach access, however it is a walk to the beach (which we didn't mind) but this is by no means right on the water. I felt the advertising to be somewhat misleading. I also did NOT like the 'surprise' $110.50 housekeeping fee! I felt the room was overcharged and not enough value for the money."
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Barbara from Tickfaw, LA
"The condo was very nice and the view of the gulf was terrific. Close enough to beach to walk or you can drive and park right across from beach. Only problem we had was that the icemaker didn't work in our unit. I would definetly return to Ariel Dunes in the future. The Gulf water was beautiful. Lots of activities nearby and places to eat nearby also."
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Jessica from Louisiana
"Had an absolute blast this weekend! We stayed in the 2nd tower and our room was perfect- clean, nice amenities, and plenty of space. We enjoyed the 3 pools and the beach was just a short walk away. I would definitely recommend these condos to anyone! I'm definitely planning a trip back soon."
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A Recent Traveler
"The place was wonderful and spacious. Checking and checkout was great."
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Angie from Atlanta, GA
"The condo itself was really nice and clean. They may want to think about replacing the carpet - it was a little gross. When we booked the condo, it said 'free tram to the beach'. We never saw anything that was helpful with this at all. We were so far from the beach. For parents with 2 children under 2 - this made life very difficult. My husband actually got the flu when we were there and after asking the front desk basic questions about where to find local doctors, where we can dispose of trash (dirty diapers), etc. They tried to answer, they were just not that knowledgeable. So while dealing with a toddler, a baby and a sick husband, I had the additional inconvenience of trying to find more trash bags (they only give you one for your condo), more towels (we only had 2), where to dispose of trash, where to find a quick meal on property, where the mysterious 'tram' was, paper thin walls where the Europeans next to us were blaring techno and slamming doors til 3 am ... it was a bit of a hassle. Simple touches, like provided dish soap or hand soap in the kitchen, or a channel guide were greatly missed. The front desk did ask our neighbors to quiet down, which was greatly appreciated. The pools are nice for little ones because of the gradual slope into the pool, instead of just steps and a 3 ft. drop. My little ones were able to crawl around in 1ft water and had a lot of fun in the pool."
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STACY from PRINCETON, IN
"The condo was amazing. Very clean. The staff were very friendly. We arrived early and staff was very accomidating. They allowed us to check in early even though the room wasn't quite ready. We were able to take our passes and go to the beach."
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Cekeitha from Vienna, Georgia
"I've visited this particular location with family and friends on several occasions and my experience has always been pleasant. Unfortunately, on this stay things were different. Upon entering the room I noticed the dirty carpet which definitely was an indication of what was to be expected. Unpon further inspection there were clothes in the dressers, a broken closet door which was a huge problem as well. I was told there were no other units available in the size I reserved therefore I couldn't change. After this experience I dont think we will be returning to this location again."
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Linda from Phenix City, AL
"Had a great stay this past weekend. The condo was very spacious and the view was magnificent. Very convenient to shopping and dining. The condo is located right across the sreet from the beach. The only thing I wasn't too fond of was the fact we had to empty all of the trash cans and we were only there for 2 days. It was also required that we load the dishwasher. Just wondering what the cleaning fee covers. We got a really great deal through book it so I would go back again for the right price."
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C.K. from Baton Rouge, LA
"Place was very nice. There was a bad odor when we first arrived (they said it was the sulphur in the water?) and it eventually went away. Nice pools and beach is right there. I don't like the cleaning fee but what you gonna do. I think people would clean up even better if they didn't charge that but oh well."
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Tyler from Shawano, WI
"Our condo was very nice & had a lot of extra little touches that we weren't expecting which made our stay a lot more enjoyable. We loved our view & used the beach umbrella & chairs everyday (a nice little added bonus). The restaurant downstairs had really good pizza (& very reasonably priced). The only bad aspect were the people at the check-in desk. They were not very nice or helpful. The one girl was more worried about cutting her hair (yes, she was literally cutting her hair while I was talking to her!) than listening to us! Other than that, I was pleased with our stay."
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Susan from North Little Rock, AR
"This place is nice with great views but we had problems with our shower. It barely trickled out even after maintenance checked it. We had a broken chair on our patio which almost caused us injury. I would prob stay again if they had better showers and better customer service."
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A Recent Traveler
"The room was in excellent shape and the staff was very helpful and informative. The problem I had that there was no wireless internet"
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Jonathan from Huntsville, AL
"Had a great stay this past week. The place was clean and up to date. Appliances all worked and there were kitchen supplies for cooking. The location was great. Short walk to the beach. Umbrellas and chairs at the beach. Do note though that the 'free beach tram' doesn't run until Memorial Day weekend."
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Kaylee from Murfreesboro, TN
"We loved our stay. We were very comfortable and felt like the condo was a home away from home. Our condo was very clean and had all the utensils we needed to cook for ourselves. Our view from the 22nd floor was amazing and our 3 year old son loved having the heated pool since the waves in the ocean were pretty big a few of the days we stayed. The walk to the beach was very easy to make and the beach was not very crowded. The Cabana Cafe has fantastic food and a great staff. Everyone was very friendly and we would definitely come back again."
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Jessica from Ellaville, Georgia
"The place charged us 111.00 cleaning fee! The staff was rude and we kept having a beeping noise go off in our room constantly and we called management but could'nt get anybody to help us, on top of everything else our air condition stopped working. There was no breakfast served like we were told, when we asked they said it was at a bar a mile down the beach. We will def not be going back!"
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Angel from Biloxi, MS
"This was a great place to stay. The view from our room was beautiful and the location was close to all the places we wanted to visit."
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Mishel from Mccomb, MS
"This was a great choice for my vacation. The quality of customer service was excellent and very welcoming. I found the rooms to be very clean and beautifullly decorated (fully furnished -appliances, TV's, DVD players, etc.) with an awesome balcony beach view. The resort is located in the center of the city - beach, pools, amusement parks, golf course, shopping malls, and every restaurant you can imagine. Everything was easily accessible. I give the resort a 4 star. I will definitely make the resort one of my top recommendations to family and friends."
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Julie from Georgia
"This was a Great place to stay. The room was very pretty and clean. The walk to the beach is just across the street. The pools were not crowded since there were multiple ones. Never once did we hear our neighbors or any other kind of disturbance. So we had a Great trip and will stay here again!"
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Meghan from Louisville, Ky
"Loved the Resort community and the Beach was amazing. Our 2BR condo was well equipped and comfortable. We ate in the Cabana Cafe a couple of times- our first visit was nice, but the service was horribly slow the second time and the food (i had the same thing as my first visit) wasn't very good. We also ordered a pizza from there and the people were rather rude when we waited almost an hour to finally get it. Overall, we will Definitely go back...note to self- next time, get a room higher than the second floor as the pool -goers are Extremely loud and quite often their language is Extremely foul"
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Rick from Elkhorn, WI
"We were very pleased with our room and the resort. The room size was great- a few pans and utensils would have been helpful, but we adjusted. Short walk to the beach, walking distance to several stores and restaurants, heated pool was awesome for the little kids especially on the rainy days. We were pretty self-sufficient and never needed to contact the desk for anything so not sure how that response was. Only hiccup was the wristbands for the pool. Kind of a pain in the butt and then when we checked out we heard for the 1st time that the wristbands had to be returned or they were $15 each. Finally found them, but what a hassle! Overall we felt great about what we got for what we paid- white sand beach is incredible."
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Lori Culwell from Smithville, Tennessee
"we absoultly loved it the room was wonderful it was a short walk to beach very close to all the shopping areas. our room was very clean we will return"
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A Recent Traveler from Montgomery, ALABAMA
"I was very pleased with the accomodations. Stayed in a 1 bedroom 1 1/2 bath very nice. I had a view of both pools and beach. Condo decor was nice and large balcony."
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Deryck from Snellville, GA
"This is a wonderful resort. The facilities and accomodations were wonderful -- multiple pools (and heated), exercise room, gulf course, on-site dinning and music, fishing, running, etc. Condo nicely decorated and furnished. The beach here was awesome. I definitely recommend this resort."
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Robert D Younglove from Atlanta, GA
"Great trip......accomodations were great. Staff was very accomodating when we had to tweak our room. Thanks for everything."
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Ronnie from Alexander City, Alabama
"ice maker/water dispenser did not work. pillow cases obviously had not been changed. one had a dried, stain on it which was totally disgusting. half of the knives and forks had food particles on them and had to be rewashed. Considering the price paid for the cleaning fee I expected a lot better than this and would like a refund. But overall the hotel is great and I will return (but with my on linens and silverware)."
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Tommy from Austell
"We was so excited to go back to Florida and see beautiful area and this was our first stay with this property. We were let down from the cleanliness of our room. The carpet was stained and filthy, the floor was not swept and mopped clean. The comforter was worn out. For $133.00 cleaning fee we should have a decent accommodations. I was glad we brought cleaning supplies from home. But we still enjoyed our trip despite the flaws of our room."
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Michella Carter from Tuscaloosa, Al
"We arrived at 6:00 and had to sit in the car and wait for someone to call us back for us to get into our pre paid condot! Second, we purchased groceries,that ruined because our refrigerator was never fixed after two attempts.This is truly one of those situations were you better read the fine print all the way to the bottom. Not such a good deal when the cleaning fee is almost the same price as the room.could have easily stayed some where else!"
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Marshall Hancock from Hendersonville, TN
"We were on the 22nd floor for a great rate. Good trip."
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Wilbur Jackson from Springfield, Ohio
"The Condo was excellent , their were no surprises. We will check with y0u for our next trip to the arrea. Thank you Wilbur"
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Bob Zieger from Gainesville, Fl
"I didn't read he fine print and was shocked by having to pay a $100 'cleaning' fee. Some bargain. You guys oughta be ashamed (and, of course, I oughta read the contract carefully). Never again, for sure."
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"Misunderstanding About The Cleaning Fees. TheyTold MeThey Were Taking Some OfF Because I Booked 4 Rooms. Very Dissatisfied!!!"
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"Condo was filthy when we arrived. Food was on the stove top and the refrigerator. The floor was sticky and needed to be mopped. The vacuum was not operating at all so even though there were lines on the carpet nothing had actually been picked up. My wife and I had checked in late so we went and bought cleaning products and cleaned the condo ourselves. The carpet was so badly stained that we didn't want to walk barefoot. I would not come back to aerial dunes."
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"We had a great stay, however the condo is not like the pictures. Everything was white and plain with tacky sofa and love seat. The master bedroom was nice however the second room was really cheaply decorated. The bathrooms where clean, however one of the doors was broken prior. The condo was clean, however we were placed near an elevator and you heard people coming and going in the room nearest to the front. Great location to the beach, and some staff was friendly but that didn't matter much with us since we rarely called them for help. We love Destin and go every year, but this wouldn't be my first choice when I come back to Destin."
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"This is a great place to escape a week off from work! I have stayed at Ariel Dunes when the buildings first opened and the resort still maintains a great vacation environment. I was a little let down though on the check-in process during this last visit. Everyone was friendly, but not much effort was placed in explaining basic points about our stay. For example the red wrist bands were exclusively for the II building pool and it was embarassing when we were asked to leave the I pool because the bands were not green. Little details like this were missed during check-in...don't overlook the small details of check-in vs. handing guests a packet and saying 'have a nice stay'. However, overall Seascape is a fantastic place to visit!"
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"The condo was very nice and clean. Our stay was very pleasant . We had an gulf view which was beautiful.Located a few minutes away from the outlets and right across the street from the beach. I will be coming back here soon, We really enjoyed ourselves."
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"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We had a three bedroom, 3 bath condo and it was fabulous. The living area was hugh. It had two full couches, and an easy chair. The couches made into beds if needed (which it wasn't because the master bedroom had a king size bed, one bedroom had twin beds and the third had a regular bed. The place was clean and everything was provided as stated, the pots, pans, dishes, coffee pot, silver ware, everything. Bath soap, sheets, towel, just everything. There were TVs (flat screen and VCRs in every bedroom and the living area. We were in Destin last year and paid 3 times as much for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo that was not as roomy. Will definitely go back again. As for the cleaning fee, all condos have it."
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"The only negative (and a significant one) is that the sofa bed was horrible. We paid for a condo that slept 6 and that was not possible."
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"We were very dissapointed in our condo. We stayed in a 2 bedroom in condo #504 and as soon as we walked in we were disgusted. It had an odor and your greeted with dirty stained carpet. The second bathroom's toilet had pee stains. Gross. We will never stay here again. Even though all the condos are individual owned,that one experience ruined any possibility of us returning there."
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"We stayed for 3 nights and thoroughly enjoyed every minute. The staff was very professional and met our requests. Very clean condo and a great view of the beach from the balcony. Bookit.com is a excellent way to book a trip. Our next trip to Destin will definitely be spent at this resort. Thanks for a job well done."
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"The stay at this hotel was very pleasant. My family truly enjoyed the 3 bedroom condo we were in. The staff was very helpful and took the time to address our questions and needs. The Destin area is definitely a great place to carry your family. The weather was wonderful for it to be in November and the entire family enjoyed the beach."
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"The Condo was nice. The staff was friendly. The room was beautiful beside a few housekeeping issues with dirty appliance, fridge."
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"The condo was wonderful and had a beautiful view. Liked the idea of having a key pad to open your door instead of an actual key to keep up with. We had four in our party and everyone could go as they pleased w/o sharing keys. Service was nice. The only thing was that the emergency number for Ariel Dunes just gave a busy signal so hopefully they fixed it. That is my only complaint. The beds slept well and everything was very clean. We have already planned our trip for next year. Thank you bookit.com the price was nice!!!!"
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"Our reservation got accidentally booked for 2012 but the staff at Ariel Dunes was exceptional and so very helpful with getting it straightened out. Our condo was very NICE and clean. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely be returning to Ariel Dunes again next year!!
Agree with above, bring extra towels, etc. That's why its a condo, they don't supply everything, which we knew already.
Thanks again to Ariel Dunes for a wonderful vacation."
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"My stay at the Ariel Dunes this weekend was very nice. The Condo was very well maintained, clean, and it had everything that I needed to make my stay fantastic. I look forward to my next trip to Destin and I do plan to come back and stay at the Ariel Dunes. Again thank you for such great accomodations."
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"We stayed a full week and it was awesome! Close enough to walk to the beach, although we drove most every time. The view from the 20th floor of tower two was amazing, especially at sunset.... One piece of advice is bring more garbage bags, my wife thought of this and we were fine but there were no extras in the room that we could find. Overall it was the greatest place we've stayed in Destin and we will be back!"
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"Traveled Sept 30-Oct 2. We were overly surprised and pleased with the whole experience. $99 a night for 2bed/2bath condo plus tax of course and $120 cleaning fee. Can't beat that. I was with 4 kids and they were so happy, that's all that mattered to me. Beach was a 45 second drive or 5 min walk, if that. Would do it again!!!"
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"Our second time at ariel dunes, we enjoyed our stay. Good views, kids love it. Looking forward to next trip."
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"Had a great time and the Condo was very clean and nice. It had nice views of the Gulf . Would stay here again ."
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"My trip to Destin, Fl on Sept. 16-18, 2011 was made very enjoyable by the facilities at Ariel Dunes Condos. Everything was exceptional and staff went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and bring extra towels, etc. I will stay there again on our next trip."
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"Condo did not come with everything i would expect as a fly in guest. No bar soap, no dish soap, no hair dryer, no shampoo/conditioner, no pool towels only 2 rolls of toilet paper. The 'front dest' was less than helpful, felt as if i was bothering them when i asked for these items. also appears that there was a lack of communication. I called the desk and asked for a late check out. they agreed. at 15 minutes past the original check out time, they were calling my cell phone wondering why i hadn't turned in my pool passes. the 2 people sit right next to each other, seems like a lack of communciation. Overall condition of building is tired and run down."
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"Everything was AWESOME (except I couldnt get the DVD Player to work...not sure if it was me or the device) "
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"Had a wonderful time staying at rhe Condo. The location to the shopping outlets is a huge plus. Ths 3 bedroom 3 bath condo is trully a home away from home."
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"Really enjoyed our trip. The resort was well worth the price, It really made it feel like home, great view, very comfortable, kids loved the bunk beds, overall loved it, will go back!!!!"
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"The condo was outdated and the sofa sleeper was broke. The master bedroom was comfortable and the patio was huge. Everything was great besides that. I wish they would of gave us a higher room so our view would of been better. The lady on staff was not very cooperative. I would stay again if they could put us in a different room."
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Upscale Condos + 2 Pools and FREE Wi-Fi
On Site Bar and Grill + Discounted Bike Use
- Upscale Condo + FREE Chair Use
- 1, 2 and 3 Bedroom Condos
- On-Site Bar and Grill
- FREE Wireless Internet
- Free Beach Tram
- Hurry, Limited Rooms Available!
Upscale Condos + 2 Pools and FREE Wi-Fi
On Site Bar and Grill + Discounted Bike Use
- Upscale Condo + FREE Chair Use
- 1, 2 and 3 Bedroom Condos
- On-Site Bar and Grill
- FREE Wireless Internet
- Free Beach Tram
- Hurry, Limited Rooms Available!
- Refrigerator with ice maker
- Self-cleaning oven/range
- Dishwasher
- Built-in microwave
- Washer/Dryer
- Refrigerator with ice maker
- Self-cleaning oven/range
- Dishwasher
- Built-in microwave
- Washer/Dryer
- Refrigerator with ice maker
- Self-cleaning oven/range
- Dishwasher
- Built-in microwave
- Washer/Dryer
- 25 inch T.V or larger
- Air Conditioning
- Beach Service (+)
- Blackout Drapes
- Cable
- Cafe
- Coffee Maker
- Conference Rooms (+)
- Deck, balcony or terrace
- Elevator / Lift
- Exterior Corridors
- FREE Beach Service (Seasonal)
- FREE Movie Rentals
- FREE Parking
- FREE Resort Shuttle
- FREE Wi-Fi
- Full Kitchen
- Golf (+)
- Gulf View
- Kids Stay Free (Based on Age)
- King Bed
- Microwave
- Non-Smoking Property
- On-Site Check In
- Outdoor Pool
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Retail Stores (nearby) (+)
- Seasonally Heated Pool
- Secured Parking
- Security Guard
- Stove/Oven
- Tennis Courts (+)
- Washer & Dryer (+)
- Water Sports (+)
- Wireless Internet
(+) = Additional fees may apply for the use of these amenities.
(*) = Free, some restrictions may apply.
